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NH05 VHK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VHK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,739 miles

o/sf head light beam slightly hazy ok at test

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,139 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,139 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers Do Not Park (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Blade (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,272 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,272 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,492 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,715 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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NH05 VHK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH05 VHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NH05 VHK registered?

NH05 VHK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NH05 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 VHK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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